Well that’s a mouthful! Cooking fish is so hard. I love salmon but getting anyone else to eat it is a challenge. I almost always order it when I go out because I have had so many fails at home. There is also not much enthusiasm when I announce “I’m making fish for dinner”…. and you know I live for approval from my teenagers lol NOT! But I do like.. Read More
Want to include some more broccoli in your diet, but are tired of steamed broccoli? Try my Paleo Spicy Asian Broccoli Slaw for a change of pace! Broccoli is one of the most nutritious vegetables, providing vitamin C, potassium, B vitamins (including folate)—even some calcium and iron. Ounce for ounce, the florets and stalks deliver approximately equal amounts of these nutrients. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables contain sulforaphane and other compounds that.. Read More
These got a thumbs up from the family. I thought it was the most delicious meat loaf ever, especially for not having any breadcrumbs! They were moist and flavorful. Perfect for dinner or leftover for lunch. Remember the key to healthy eating is having leftovers to grab when you need a snack or a healthy lunch. These were delicious the next day! Serve with some mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower.. Read More
I love sauces. To me sauce makes the meal, whether it be tomato sauce, or hot sauce or barbecue sauce or butter sauce…you get my point. It complements the flavors of the food and makes most everything taste better….chocolate sauce :). Chimichurri is a delicious green sauce used for grilled meat, originally from the Rio de la Plata, Argentina. It is usually made of finely-chopped parsley, minced garlic, olive oil,.. Read More
Sardines are scary to a lot of people! I never really put them on my list of favorite foods until I tried this recipe! I was looking in the cupboard for something to make for lunch and I had a can in there and was inspired to try them. I googled sardine recipes (there were a lot!) and came across one in the New York Times by columnist Mark Bittman.. Read More
Easiest go to meal that the whole family will love? Meatballs! I’m partial to asian style meatballs but my family loves basic beef meatballs with tomato sauce over pasta or zoodles! I’ve tried many recipes and techniques over the years and here are a few facts I’ve learned: 1. Seasoning does matter, even if you are using sauce, the meatball needs to stand on it’s own. 1 tsp of salt.. Read More
My daughter loves Fettuccine Alfredo. I mean what’s not to like? Butter, cream and cheese…sigh. It’s not the fat content that always got me but the noodles and heaviness of the dish. I took a standard recipe and tweaked it a little to still taste rich and creamy, added some protein and veggies and tossed it with zucchini noodles instead of pasta. I did serve it to my daughter over.. Read More
I’ve been on a Mediterranean kick lately. I am in love the flavors that encompass some of these countries such as Greece, Morocco and Spain. There are actually 21 countries having a coastline on the Mediterranean, all with different flavor influences. Some of my favorite tastes include garlic, mint, olive oil and olives, oregano, cumin, paprika, turmeric, saffron, anchovies, rosemary and thyme. In particular I really love a spice blend called.. Read More
I love beautiful summer tomatoes and what better way to eat them (besides plain with a little salt!) than in this beautiful simple salad. The dressing is fabulous and would be good over meat or even on sandwiches! Tomato and Avocado Salad with Fresh Basil Dressing Print Recipe CourseSalad Servings Prep Time 1 person 10 min Servings Prep Time 1 person 10 min Tomato and Avocado Salad with Fresh Basil.. Read More
No long explanation for this one….You take a yummy home made dressing and pour it over some spiralized vegetable noodles add some sesame seeds and a protein on the side (or right to the salad!) and you have an instant lunch or dinner. Tip: spiralize some vegetables at the beginning of the week to have on hand for meals. Store in bags or containers in the refrigerator to keep fresh. I have found.. Read More
